Gender: Male
Origin: American
Meaning: Strong and reliable, Ruler of the Estate, Home Ruler
Pronunciation: hank, /hæŋk/, HH AE NG K
Popularity Rank: #11,853
Originally a short form of the name Henry, Hank is now commonly used as a given name on its own. It conveys strength, steadfastness, and reliability.
The name Hank is of American origin and means Strong and reliable, Ruler of the Estate, Home Ruler. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Hank is commonly found in United States of America, Taiwan, Netherlands, and 70 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: hank
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /hæŋk/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: HH AE NG K
HH: Pronounce as in "he" (HH IY)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
NG: Pronounce as in "sing" (S IH NG)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
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At NamesLook, the name Hank is recorded 4,091 times globally, ranking it as the 11,853th most common name worldwide.
Hank is most prevalent in United States of America, with 2,330 occurrences, making it the 1,607th most popular name in the country.
In Taiwan, the name Hank is found among 1 in every 663 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #1,607 | 1 : 776 |
| Taiwan | #163 | 1 : 663 |
| Netherlands | #2,629 | 1 : 1,790 |
| Canada | #2,425 | 1 : 1,883 |
| China | #672 | 1 : 1,442 |
| France | #9,955 | 1 : 12,911 |
| United Kingdom | #6,309 | 1 : 5,832 |
| Italy | #13,775 | 1 : 16,893 |
| Germany | #5,433 | 1 : 5,556 |
| South Africa | #15,526 | 1 : 37,220 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Hank from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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